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The condition of the county’s roads is one of the top priorities in each of the party’s campaigns, with Labour claiming it is the number one issue on the doorstep and the Conservatives saying that unparalleled investment will soon show through.
Keith Iddon: “We’re on top of the job. If we were to resurface all the roads in Lancashire, we’d need £500m – we haven’t got that, [but] we have got a record amount this [year], £48m. The government has given us more than ever and we have put more in than any other [county] administration has done – we have invested £318m [in highways over the last four years]. I’m proud of our record [on the] roads – and you’ll see a big improvement shortly because of the investment we’re making.”
VOLUNTEER litter-pickers from Oakworth teamed-up with colleagues from across the county border for their latest blitz. The Pickers of Oakworth were supported by Pendle Borough Council and Laneshawbridge residents as they targeted the route towards the Lancashire village from Scar Top. Around 150 bagfuls of rubbish were collected over two days from the roadside. Volunteer Irene Fowler said: “What a marvellous but tiring couple of days. The difference is amazing. “Pendle councillor David Whipp was extremely thankful for all our efforts and a Laneshawbridge resident provided welcome cool drinks.” Fellow volunteer Steve Ives said: “We have a fantastic group of volunteers in Oakworth. I am really proud of our achievement over the two days. It was an amazing effort. We would like to thank Keighley firm S&J Civils Ltd and Keighley Council for the loan of warning signs for motorists.
David Whipp was caught on domestic CCTV removing the flier in Barnoldswick.
The film of the Lib Dem group leader on Lancashire County Council and Pendle Council has been posted on social media.
Cllr Whipp, who is standing for re-election to both authorities, defended his actions as politicians from other parties reacted to the footage.
County Cllr David Whipp, Liberal Democrat group leader on Lancashire County Council, was seen depositing a Lib Dem leaflet before removing a Conservative one - he has since returned it
He said: I haven t stolen anything. A flyer was stuffed in the top of a post box blocking the opening.
A COUNCILLOR standing in this year s local elections has been blasted on social media after he was caught on domestic CCTV removing an opposition leaflet from someone s letterbox. Cllr David Whipp, the current leader of Pendle Liberal Democrats and deputy leader of Pendle Council, was on Tuesday, seen taking a Conservative Party leaflet out of a letterbox and replacing it with his own. CCTV of the incident was posted on social media and stills from the footage shared widely among Pendle residents. Cllr Whipp, who is standing for re-election in the Earby and Coates ward, admitted he removed the leaflet but then said it had later been returned to the letterbox.
Councillor blasted on social media for stealing Conservative leaflet from letterbox and replacing it with his own A councillor standing in this year s local elections has been blasted on social media after he was caught on domestic CCTV removing an opposition leaflet from someone s letterbox. Cllr David Whipp, the current leader of Pendle Liberal Democrats and deputy leader of Pendle Council, was on Tuesday, seen taking a Conservative leaflet out of a letterbox and replacing it with his own. CCTV of the incident was posted on social media and stills from the footage shared widely among Pendle residents. Cllr Whipp, who is standing for re-election in the Earby and Coates ward, admitted he removed the leaflet but then said it had later been returned to the letterbox.